What's the Benefit of an Academic Medical Practice?

Informed Medicine

A good doctor has the skills to treat you when you’re sick. A great doctor helps you feel better before treatment begins … putting you at ease, listening to your concerns. This balance of expertise and empathy defines SLUCare. We call it Informed Medicine. Read more »

News

Anthony, a prostate cancer survivor, struggled with intimacy when his surgically implanted prosthesis failed after a decade. SLUCare urologist Dr. Sophia Ford-Glanton offered Anthony new solutions for restoring function and improving his quality of life. Read more »

Heart disease is a leading cause of death among American women. SLUCare Physician Group takes a team approach to heart care, combining the traditionally separate areas of general cardiology and cardiac surgery for care that's streamlined and coordinated. Read more »

Two new oral medications for Hepatitis C, tested at Saint Louis University Liver Center, recently won FDA approval. This drug combination nearly doubles the cure rate from previous treatments, while reducing troubling side effects. Read more »